Two dead after four-car pileup in Minneapolis

Two people were killed after being rear-ended at the intersection of Olson Memorial Highway and Morgan Avenue 1 a.m. Sunday.

All four vehicles involved were traveling east on Olson Memorial Highway. Three were stopped at the intersection's traffic light when the fourth vehicle came up from behind and struck the third, killing two people in the third vehicle. A chain reaction ensued as the third vehicle rear ended the second, which then struck the back of the first.

The driver of the fourth vehicle was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center and is in stable condition. Three people in the second vehicle were also taken to HCMC with injuries that weren't life-threatening.

No arrests have been made. Minneapolis police are investigating whether speed or alcohol were contributing factors. The names of the two people killed have not yet been released.